11th Circuit

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, located in Atlanta, GA, handles federal cases originating from the district courts of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. This circuit has strict requirements for the printing and submission of appellate briefs, which differ from other federal circuits. In addition to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, there are specific local rules, such as submitting seven copies of each brief and two copies of the appendix, along with service copies for each party. A specific D.C. certificate is required, as well as a table of authorities with asterisks and a glossary of abbreviations.